Homemade baby formula is NOT safe or recommended

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96. I have posted throughout this thread had you bothered to read.

Spare me your attacks. Why are some DUers attacking physicians here (and others) who merely don't want frantic parents to end up making a fatal mistake? I get that there is a lot of emotion and frantic concern. Of course, there is. However, my very first post cited that powder formula for all stages appears widely available in nearly all states as I can confirm in at least several local stores in Colorado. Those older than 12 months may well be ok with toddler formula. Certified pathogen-free breast milk programs are underway at most larger hospitals across the country and I have heard that more informal, yet screened breast milk programs are being set up in various locales by midwives in collaboration with local public health. To advise that any or all possible solutions should be considered in consultation with their pediatrician is not spewing platitudes, it is good sound medical practice given no one on an anonymous political forum can possibly know the specific medical needs of someone's child like their treating physician or at least the hospital that delivered him/her. Can homemade products possibly substitute under certain short-term conditions? Quite likely, but how foolish not to think they should run the formulation/recipe by their pediatrician. And your ugly comment toward children I've treated or seen die from unfortunate and unintended mistakes on this score (diluted formula) are beyond the pale.

Will we be joining the RW in fighting for non-science-supported alternatives like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin for COVID-19 now, too? That's what it has begun to sound like by some.